On Monday, Will also offered an apology to Chris via Instagram, saying, “I was out of line and I was wrong. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. “The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home,” the statement reads. In a statement obtained by HollywoodLife, the actor said he “betrayed the trust of the Academy” and is “heartbroken” over his actions. The sweet outing comes as Will stepped down from the Academy shortly after it initiated a review of his behavior during Sunday’s Oscars. Jaden Smith was spotted in New York after his father, Will Smith, slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. Will Smith Resigns From The Academy After Chris Rock Slap: 'I Betrayed Their Trust'ĭenzel Washington Recalls Conversation With Will Smith After Chris Rock Slap: 'Solution Is Prayer' Search Hollywood Life Search Trending Navigation Trending Muccino proved everyone wrong, because he cast Jaden in the film, which went on to make over $307 million at the box office worldwide (via IMDb). After his breakout performance, Jaden was cast in "The Day the Earth Stood Still," "The Karate Kid," "After Earth," and "The Good Lord Bird" (via IMDb).Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News Primary Menu Menu Close Menu They felt that people wouldn't be able to suspend disbelief seeing Jaden and you on camera as father and son" (via Insider). In Will Smith's self-titled memoir, he recalled that Muccino told him, "The studio felt like it was a death sentence for the film from a marketing standpoint. Will Smith discussed working with his son in the movie during an interview with movie and book critic Kam Williams, and stated, "Having my son, and being able to lay in a subway bathroom, with my real son, just added to the ability to be able to transform and to become Chris Gardner for those moments."Įven though director Gabriele Muccino wanted to hire Jaden to portray Christopher Gardner, Jr., the studio wouldn't allow it at first.
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